France shift rightward was big as well. Maybe they’re all sick of Euroism.
Sarkozy is from the same political party as Chirac and was personally endorsed by Chirac in the national election. Sarkozy claims to be pro-USA, but so did Chirac when he was first elected.
It's kind of like arguing the Roberts court is a "rightward shift" from the Rehnquist court. Technically true, but the "rightward shift" can be measured in milimeters. Let's not forget the "conservative" Sarkozy is also pro-abortion, pro-gay, and a gun grabber.
By French standards, Hillary is probably a "right wing, pro-American" candidate.
they finally woke up to the muslim invasion that threatens their way of life